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A study conducted in New Zealand university libraries measuring how library resources and information services are promoted to international/ESL students. Opens in a PDF.

Analysis of library services for international students in the UK as reported by the Society of College, National, and Academic Libraries. Opens in a PDF.

A synopsis of information about the immigrant population as reported at the TLA (Tennesse Library Association) Conference 2008. Includes statistical information on international students attending U.S. universities and their library needs, services provided to Mexican citizens, and the Q&A held at the end of the conference.

Published in Reference Services Review, this study examines the relationship between international/ESL students and library services. Opens in a PDF.

Published by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, this report offers suggestions as to what services immigrant users may find useful, as well as feedback from libraries as to what programs have been successful in reaching out to new citizens. Opens in a PDF.

YouTube account with 6 videos specifically for ESL patrons on the concept of the library, its organization, circulation, how to find a book, finding online articles, and assessing what has been learned. Produced by the University of Illinois, these videos underline key words and use images to associate patrons with what is being spoken.

Profile of Queens (NY) Library's services, including the New Americans Program, Adult Learner Program, International Resource Center and WorldLinQ™ web site